Travel by design : the influence of urban form on travel

Combining urban design and transportation planning with the idea that neighborhoods and cities can be designed to change travel behavior is a popular idea. The goal is to reduce car use and increase the quality of life in the neighborhood. This book looks into the premise of urban design and transportation planning. It seeks to answer three questions: Can it work, Will it be put into practice, and Is it a good idea? The book is divided into four parts: an introduction, a section on travel behavior, a section on the supply of place, and a section on the role of travel by design. Topics include traffic, urban form, travel, demand for travel, a study of travel behavior, neighborhood supply, mathematical models for trip generation, transit-oriented planning, and a case study of planning.